10 reasons why you might be losing hair

October 24, 2018 08:50 IST

Did you know that losing weight can also cause hair loss?At the age of 40, our body begins to lose the ability to regenerate new cells which results in thinning, hairfall and graying of hair, says Jagadeesh P.

The chemical relaxers like hot oil treatments, straightening your hair or use of harsh chemical can actually affect the hair root making your hair weak to be able to regrow.

To protect your hair from the damage caused due to overstyling, scalp massages are great for effective hair regrowth whereas olive oil, castor oil and unrefined coconut oil make for fabulous massage agents.

There is a possibility that the weight loss itself is stressing your body and not eating right results in vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Anorexia or bulimia is an eating disorder caused due to loss of hair along with noticeable weight loss.

Usually you start losing hair after three to six months of your weight loss.

To prevent hair loss when losing weight, make sure to include meats, whole grains, fruits and vegetables into your diet as they are rich in protein, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and zinc, all of which are essential components for hair growth.

8. Trichotillomania (hair-pulling)

Trichotillomania is a mental disorder, classified as an impulse control disorder that causes people to compulsively pull their hair from the scalp, eyebrows or other areas of their bodies.

In general, trichotillomania is a chronic condition that will come and go throughout an individual’s life if the disorder is not treated on time.

For some individuals, the disorder may come and go for weeks, months, or years at a time.

It occurs more frequently in women, and it’s estimated that 1 to 2 per cent of adults and adolescents suffer from it.

The repeated pulling of your hair can damage your hair follicles, resulting in bald patches and near permanent hair loss.

It can also be highly distressing, as it can interfere with your social and work functioning.

The treatment for this disease is limited and hence advised to seek a therapy or medication from the dermatologist.

Although medications clearly help some people temporarily, symptoms are likely to return when the medication is stopped unless therapy is incorporated into treatment.